Most of you know, (some may not), that George and I are leaving on a three week "mission" trip to Tanzania and Kenya this weekend. It has been a long time in the planning, and was even longer in the dreaming stage, and I can't believe it is so close to happening now! No, I am NOT ready......packed, not!
We fly into Tanzania at 11:30 PM Moday night, and from there I really have NO idea where we are going to be. We are trusting Fr. Kurian to get us there, and get us around. Fr. has lived there for 12 years, and so we are in good hands. There are four of us going together, besides us and Fr. K, it's Frank, a Deacon at our church. A little but excited group!
We have been vaccinated against all of the scary African things, and have bug spray and sunscreen and not much else. We are travelling light, living out of a backpack for three weeks, so our luggage space could be used for the MANY items people at St. Joe's donated to take to the people over there. Fr. stared an orphanage in Tabora, Tanzania and has a school in Kenya that he supports, so we have 360 kids to supply with really basic school things, like pencils and crayons. We also have a huge duffel bag full of soccer balls donated by the youth group and the Detroit Ignition ( we have a professional soccer team?). Can't wait to send you pictures of them playing "football"!
I am dreading the 24 hour plane ride and wondering things like where we are sleeping and IF we will be eating...Fr. Kurian eats once a day .....It could be the overseas version of Weight Watchers....Not a bad thing for two of us, anyway.
I will post to this blog as able. If someone will keep us up on Red Wings Stanley Cup drive, the Belmont Stakes ( go Big Brown!) and any other "news" that would be great. We return on June 14th.
Looking forward to a once in a lifetime trip. Pray for us all!
Bert
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Bert..... This is Barb and Scott Lannin wishing you and George a wonderful trip with Father K and Frank. It will be a long flight like we had to Medjugorje but it was more than worth it I would do it again tomorrow. Take lots of pictures and I hope when you all return you will have some sort of a party to show us and tell us of all your experiences. God will be with you all the way and we will keep you all in our daily prayers.
Blessings to you!
Today's the Day!!!!
You are in our thoughts and prayers. What a wonderful adventure - wish we were with you.
So how are those malaria pills, Deacon??
The Amatos
Stash as many peanuts and trailmix on the plane as you can! Have fun and safe travels.
Love, Mark N.
Bert - the Nelson family sends our thought and prayers with you and George. Hope the flight wasn't too bad. Enjoy the experience, we will look forward to visiting with you later. Be safe and God bless!
Hey Bert, an ole camper like yourself should have no problems in Africa!!! I really do wish all of you a safe and most spiritually gratifying three weeks. I love to follow along with friends and their trips this way as it's a very interesting and an inexpensive way to go.
God Bless you all!!!
Mary Smith
Hi Bertie, you all are in my prayers. Hope the plane ride is almost over and to hear from you soon. What an awsome opportunity. I am going with you spiritually. Please share what you can and enjoy yourself. I promise to bake something for you all when you return! God Speed!
Love, Eileen
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Bert and George! We're thinking of you as you begin this great adventure. Take lots of pictures. enjoy every experience. I can't believe you are really doing this! Can I reach you by cell phone?
Love and hugs from Iowa.
Joan and Dick
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